Husqvarna 346XPG E-tech, 353 E-tech, 353G E-tech, 346XP E-tech, 1153178-95 Maintenance schedule

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section.

	Daily maintenance	Weekly maintenance	Monthly maintenance

		On chain saws without a catalytic	Check the brake band on the chain
		On chain saws without a catalytic	brake for wear. Replace when less than
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	brake for wear. Replace when less than
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at the
		weekly.	0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at the
		weekly.	most worn point.
			most worn point.

	Check that the components of the	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)

	Clean the chain brake and check that it
	operates safely. Make sure that the
	chain catcher is undamaged, and	Check that the vibration damping	Clean the spark plug. Check that the
	replace it if necessary with an	elements are not damaged.	electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
	aluminium chain catcher (is available as
	spare part).

	The bar should be turned daily for more
	even wear. Check the lubrication hole in
	the bar, to be sure it is not clogged.	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburetor.
	Clean the bar groove. If the bar has a
	sprocket tip, this should be lubricated.

	Check that the bar and chain are getting	File off any burrs from the edges of the	Check fuel hose for cracks or other
	sufﬁcient oil.	bar.	damage. Change if necessary.

	Check the saw chain with regard to
	visible cracks in the rivets and links,	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the saw chain is stiff or whether	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the saw chain is stiff or whether	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	the rivets and links are abnormally	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	the rivets and links are abnormally
	worn. Replace if necessary.

	Sharpen the chain and check its tension
	and condition. Check the drive sprocket	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
	for excessive wear and replace if	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the inside.
	for excessive wear and replace if
	necessary.

	Clean the starter units air intake.	Clean the air ﬁlter. Replace if	Check all cables and connections.
	Clean the starter units air intake.	necessary.	Check all cables and connections.
		necessary.

	Check that nuts and screws are tight.	Clean the area under the cover for the
	Check that nuts and screws are tight.	right-hand brake.
		right-hand brake.

	Check that the stop switch works
	correctly.

	Check that there are no fuel leaks from
	the engine, tank or fuel lines.

	On chain saws with a catalytic
	converter, check the cooling system
	daily.

	Make sure the mechanism for the right-
	hand brake operates smoothly.

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Contents Operator’s manual KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual EPAContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Stop switchCutting equipment Vibration damping systemBar General rulesCutting equipment designed to reduce kickback ChainIncreases the risk of kickback Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge settingGeneral information on sharpening cutting teeth Sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain General advice on adjusting depth gauge settingAdjustment of depth gauge setting LargeLubricating cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication When the chain touches the operatorChain drive sprocket Checking wear on cutting equipmentWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping RiskBefore use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Limbing Basic cutting techniqueTerms Or fatal injury Tree felling techniqueLogs are lying together. Such Safe distanceTraining we advise you not to fell trees Felling directionClearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Your sawDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a tree that has fallen badly How to avoid kickbackWhat is kickback? Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Mufﬂer Tensioning the recoil spring StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Spark plug Replacement of broken recoil and drive disc springsAir ﬁlter Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubricationHeated handles Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Electrical carburetor heatingMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical data050/1,3 mm Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 058/1,5 mmFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153178-95